>Zempel David wrote:
>> I'm thinking a adding a small amount of ATF to my tank.
>
>Zempel,
>
> I regularly add 4oz of Marvel Mystery Oil (MMO) per
>tank of gas. This was recommended by Rick Walker, a talented
>carb wizard here in San Diego. MMO does not boost the
>octane rating, rather Ricks claims that it "moistens" the gas.
>This is his way of saying that modern unleaded gas (and reformulated
>gas if you live in California) drys out seals and creates gummier
>deposits. The rotting effect of reformulated gas on older seals
>is very well documented. MMO may reverse this effect.
>
> I have been doing this for over 12 months now, in all my cars.
>I cannot objectively say that it has made a difference, but I have noticed
>very subtle improvements in the running of my cars. For what it is
>worth, my engine had 80K miles, and has never been apart, yet seeing the
>other side of 5500 rpm is a regular feature for folk who know how I drive :)
>
> YMMV.
>
> Shane Ingate in San Diego
Does MMO have any detergent in it as ATF does. ATF contains alot of detergent
and my thought was that it was the detergent that helped. Especially in the
case of stuck rings.
Dave.
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